Postcode DL3 8JE is located in an urban city, within the Park West ward of Darlington in the North East region, and forms part of the College & Park West area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in College & Park West is £56,831 per year. The nearest station is Darlington located about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
College & Park West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,508 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.
College & Park West has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in College & Park West is £56,831 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 122 ft away from DL3 8JE.
College & Park West near DL3 8JE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Darlington located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £268,500 in Park West area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £765,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £420,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £99,975 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £278,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £345,000 |
10 year median price trend in Park West
In the DL3 8JE postcode area, located within College & Park West, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Darlington district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.